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Crime
Punjab Pharmacy Council Revokes License of Pharmacist Linked to Jhota Murder
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🗓 23 Oct 2026, 11:38 AM
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The Punjab Pharmacy Council has cancelled the registration of a pharmacist accused in the Jhota murder case, removing his right to practice in the state.
The Punjab Pharmacy Council announced the cancellation of a pharmacist's registration after the individual was named as an accused in the murder investigation of a resident of Jhota village. The council's decision, taken under its regulatory authority, strips the pharmacist of the legal right to dispense medicines or operate a pharmacy in Punjab.
According to the council's statement, the action was prompted by the seriousness of the criminal allegations and the need to uphold professional integrity within the pharmacy sector. The pharmacist, whose name was not disclosed, had previously been registered with the council and was allowed to practice in the state.
Law enforcement agencies continue to investigate the Jhota murder case, and the pharmacist remains a suspect. The council emphasized that its move does not imply a conviction but reflects a precautionary measure to protect public health and maintain confidence in healthcare providers.
The decision aligns with earlier instances where professional bodies in India have withdrawn licenses of individuals facing serious criminal charges, reinforcing the principle that professional privileges can be revoked pending legal outcomes.
According to the council's statement, the action was prompted by the seriousness of the criminal allegations and the need to uphold professional integrity within the pharmacy sector. The pharmacist, whose name was not disclosed, had previously been registered with the council and was allowed to practice in the state.
Law enforcement agencies continue to investigate the Jhota murder case, and the pharmacist remains a suspect. The council emphasized that its move does not imply a conviction but reflects a precautionary measure to protect public health and maintain confidence in healthcare providers.
The decision aligns with earlier instances where professional bodies in India have withdrawn licenses of individuals facing serious criminal charges, reinforcing the principle that professional privileges can be revoked pending legal outcomes.